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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 45 MIN

The Art Church, Live Music & the Malvern Renaissance

from Mills County Routes · host Carlene Hall

In this episode of Mills County Routes, host Carleen Hall talks with Zach, a local artist and community leader, about what’s fueling the creative and cultural growth of Malvern, Iowa.From live music and walkable events to murals, public art, and artist-led spaces like The Art Church, Malvern is offering visitors and locals something special. This conversation explores how art, music, and intentional investment are helping a small town thrive.Topics include:The Malvern Saturday Concert SeriesThe Southwest Iowa Art TourPublic murals and community storytellingSupporting local artists and creativesThe Wabash Trace Nature Trail as a cultural drawWhy people from Nebraska and beyond are stopping in MalvernThis episode is a celebration of small-town creativity, collaboration, and the idea that great things happen when people invest in place and people.Subscribe for more stories that highlight the routes, relationships, and creativity shaping Mills County and Southwest Iowa.

In this episode of Mills County Routes, host Carleen Hall talks with Zach, a local artist and community leader, about what’s fueling the creative and cultural growth of Malvern, Iowa.From live music and walkable events to murals, public art, and artist-led spaces like The Art Church, Malvern is offering visitors and locals something special. This conversation explores how art, music, and intentional investment are helping a small town thrive.Topics include:The Malvern Saturday Concert SeriesThe Southwest Iowa Art TourPublic murals and community storytellingSupporting local artists and creativesThe Wabash Trace Nature Trail as a cultural drawWhy people from Nebraska and beyond are stopping in MalvernThis episode is a celebration of small-town creativity, collaboration, and the idea that great things happen when people invest in place and people.Subscribe for more stories that highlight the routes, relationships, and creativity shaping Mills County and Southwest Iowa.

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